1. in a nervous, tense, or irritable manner
2. in a sharp, cutting, or provocative way
Usage: informal

Examples

• She spoke edgily about the controversial decision.
• He waited edgily for the test results to arrive.
• The comedian delivered her jokes edgily, pushing boundaries.
• She laughed edgily, clearly uncomfortable with the topic.
• He paced edgily around the room before his interview.
• The conversation turned edgily political at dinner.